A Smart Place to Live

In 2012, the City of College Park began research to create a brand that would raise awareness of the City’s numerous assets and promote it as a great place to live and work. Upon completion of the research, a logo and tagline were selected to market the City to potential residents, businesses, and visitors.

Given a thriving university, an educated population, proximity to the nation’s capital, and a growing transit network, the City of College Park has been branded as “A Smart Place to Live.”

This month’s edition of the College Park Business Beat features news on the openings of a vegan restaurant at the Varsity and a grocery option in Hollywood, plus the announcement of the signature restaurant at The Hotel at the University of Maryland development.

On Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00pm, Kangnam BBQ Bar & Grill will be hosting the second event in this monthly series designed to support local businesses and promote community. The featured speaker is State Senator James Rosapepe of the 21st District, who will be discussing the current legislative session in Annapolis. Kangnam BBQ, which opened in October 2014, offers traditional Korean food, sushi, and much more. The restaurant is located at 8503 Baltimore Avenue.

Open since last week, Star Halal Meat and African Grocery is a family-owned butcher shop providing authentic West African products and halal meat. The family opened their first location in Takoma Park and decided to pursue a second location in the Hollywood Commercial District along Rhode Island Avenue. Their butcher shop carries a selection of beef, chicken, goat, and lamb that can be cut to the customer’s specification. Additionally, they have a charcoal grill onsite, where they’ll cook any meat purchased for patrons and serve it with rice and a spicy sauce. Beyond halal meet, the store carries dried spices, herbs, seasonings, palm oil, clothes, and other daily items.

Star Halal is located at 4936 Edgewood Road in the shopping plaza with A-1 Pawn and New York Deli.

The latest edition of the College Park Development Update includes news on the construction of Landmark College Park, the site selection for a new City Hall, and plans to revitalize the Hollywood Commercial District. If you’d like to sign up for the newsletter please fill out this form on the City’s website and check the “Development News” list.